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Bucket List: I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, went on a safari and dived in Zanzibar for under $8,400

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kltanzania - Safari - A tower of giraffes eating and resting under a tree.

The writer's trip was packed with adventure on a shoestring budget, including camping in the wild at Serengeti National Park.

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TANZANIA – After six days, hiking more than 57km and overlooking a sea of clouds at 5,895m, I stood at the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro with tears streaming down my face. I had finally done it.

My 20-day trip to Tanzania in August 2022 was packed with adventure on a shoestring budget. It was by no means cheap, costing $8,388 in total.

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